Government
The San Carlos Apache Tribe is a Federally recognized Indian Tribe organized pursuant to the provisions of Section 16 of the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934. Therefore, the San Carlos Apache Tribe is a sovereign Indian Tribe committed to fostering its own self-determination.
The San Carlos Tribe is governed by elected officials that consist of:
• Chairman
• Vice-Chairman
• Three representatives of Bylas District
• Two representatives of Gilson Wash District
• Two representatives of Peridot District
• Two representatives of Seven Mile District
Chairman and Vice-Chairman are elected by all Tribal members and serve a four-year term. District council members are elected by District Tribal Members and serve a four-year term.
The Tribal Council is entrusted with the responsibility to safeguard the Reservation and enrolled Tribal members. All governing matters go through various Boards, Committees and Tribal Council.

San Carlos Apache Tribe
PO Box 0
San Carlos, AZ 85550